Serving 750 students in grades 6-8, Park Place Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Place Middle School's student population of 750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Park Place Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Place Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1495 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
54%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Place Middle School's ranking?
Park Place Middle School is ranked #1495 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Park Place Middle School often compared to?
Park Place Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hidden River Middle School, Centennial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Park Place Middle School?
750 students attend Park Place Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Park Place Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Place Middle School?
Park Place Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Park Place Middle School offer ?
Park Place Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Park Place Middle School part of?
Park Place Middle School is part of Monroe School District.
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